Hanson return to UK with tour that visits Manchester in November

Nov 17 2011 Flintshire Chronicle

FOLLOWING a four-year UK hiatus, Hanson made a triumphant return to the UK in June and played five sold out shows in six days.

With demand way outstripping the tickets available, Hanson are returning to the UK in November as part of their Shout It Out World Tour, which comes to Manchester’s Academy 2 on November 24.

The tour builds on the band’s reputation as a dynamic live act, with acclaim both sides of the Atlantic.

Shout It Out debuted in the US at number two in the Billboard Independent charts, garnering increased fan fervor from fans around the world.

The album was produced and written exclusively by the band.

The album features special guests Funk Brothers bassist Bob Babbitt and horn arranger Jerry Hey, who worked with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Earth, Wind and Fire.

The band was band formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by brothers Isaac (guitar, vocals), Taylor (keyboards, piano, vocals), and Zac Hanson (drums, vocals).

The 1997 hit song MMMBop, which was a worldwide chart-topper, came from their major label debut album Middle of Nowhere, which earned three Grammy nominations.

Hanson have sold over 15 million records worldwide and have had eight top 40 singles in the UK and six top 40 singles in the US. The band now records under its own label, 3CG Records.

In June last year, Hanson's eighth studio record was released and Shout It Out debuted at number 30 on Billboard 200.

They embarked on a major North American tour to promote the album and are now heading for the UK as part of their world tour.

Tickets are available through seetickets.com, www.gigsandtours.com and on 0844 811 0051.